kwaa1跨
Jyutpingkwaa1
Yalekwā
Definition
To step, stride, or cross over.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical action of lifting a leg to clear an obstacle or gap. It is distinct from walking because it implies moving over something rather than just moving forward along a path. When used in abstract contexts like crossing a time period or a boundary, it often carries a sense of spanning or overcoming a hurdle.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean walking or running across a flat surface. It specifically requires the action of lifting the leg to bypass an object or space.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
